Is Biofeedback through an Intra-Aural Device an Effective Method to Treat Bruxism? Case Series and Initial Experience.


Journal

International journal of environmental research and public health
ISSN: 1660-4601
Titre abrégé: Int J Environ Res Public Health
Pays: Switzerland
ID NLM: 101238455

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
23 12 2020
Historique:
received: 04 12 2020
accepted: 21 12 2020
entrez: 30 12 2020
pubmed: 31 12 2020
medline: 20 2 2021
Statut: epublish

Résumé

Biofeedback was reported as an effective concept for bruxism treatment, through increasing patient's awareness of the habit. During bruxing both ear canals become tighter, therefore, an in-ear device can provide biofeedback. The in-ear device is fitted to the ear canal in physiological status, during bruxing the ear-canal tightens resulting in stress on the canal walls and unpleasant feeling. Subsequently, patients stop their bruxing habit. The aim of this study is to provide first clinical evidence that in-ear devices have a positive impact on relieving bruxism in patients. Despite the low number of patients, this early study was designed as a controlled prospective study. The trial included seven female patients with a median age of 47.3 years (23-64 years). Only two patients implemented their devices for eight and seven months, respectively. One patient reported a relief in her symptoms, like headaches and pain intensity during the night, by 50% after three month and 80% after six months. Despite the limited number of participants, the study reflects a potential of Intra-aural devices as effective biofeedback devices in treating bruxism.

Identifiants

pubmed: 33374709
pii: ijerph18010051
doi: 10.3390/ijerph18010051
pmc: PMC7793495
pii:
doi:

Types de publication

Case Reports

Langues

eng

Sous-ensembles de citation

IM

Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Auteurs

Kira Pfeiffer (K)

Department of Cranio Maxillofacial Surgery, Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Klinik Str. 33, 35392 Giessen, Germany.

Thaqif El Khassawna (T)

Experimental Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Justus-Liebig University of Giessen, Aulweg 128, 35392 Giessen, Germany.

Deeksha Malhan (D)

Institute for Theoretical Biology, Charite Unversitätmedizin Berlin, Invaliedenstr. 110, 10115 Berlin, Germany.

Christine Langer (C)

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Klinik Str. 33, 35392 Giessen, Germany.

Barbara Sommer (B)

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Klinik Str. 33, 35392 Giessen, Germany.

Mohamed Mekhemar (M)

Clinic for Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, Christian Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Arnold-Heller-Str. 3, Haus 26, 24105 Kiel, Germany.

Hans-Peter Howaldt (HP)

Department of Cranio Maxillofacial Surgery, Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Klinik Str. 33, 35392 Giessen, Germany.

Sameh Attia (S)

Department of Cranio Maxillofacial Surgery, Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Klinik Str. 33, 35392 Giessen, Germany.

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